2023 WNBL team wrap: Perth Lynx
THE WNBL has wrapped up for another year, and there was plenty of excitement across the course of the 2023 season. It was a different looking landscape as the campaign rolled on, with contenders rising and falling in a tense finish to the home and away fixture. Ultimately, the strongest side in the Townsville Fire […]
It was always burning since the world’s been turning; Fire advance to GF
THE LADDER leaders have got the job done in the semi-finals of the WNBL, with Townsville Fire defeating Perth Lynx in two games to lock in a spot in the Grand Final series. After taking game one last week, the Fire had the chance to earn some time off before the deciding series by taking […]
Star guard helps Townsville light the Fire
GAME ONE of the second WNBL semi-final was taken by the Townsville Fire, as they defeated the Perth Lynx by 13 points at Townsville Entertainment Centre on Thursday night. Despite the Lynx starting strong with Sami Whitcomb registering the first five points of the match, Townsville stormed back into the match. The Fire did a […]
Perth looking to topple Townsville in second semi
THE WNBL semi finals continue on Thursday night, with the ladder-leading Townsville Fire set to face off against the Perth Lynx for a spot in the Grand Final series. Things kicked off on Wednesday night with a clash between the Southside Flyers and the Melbourne Boomers in entertaining fashion, and the star power across the […]
George granted top gong at WNBL Awards
SUNDAY night saw the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) awards handed out on the league’s night of nights, and the highest individual award went to Cayla George of the Melbourne Boomers. George was a straightforward selection for the Suzy Batkovic Medal, having led the league in rebounding, finished second in scoring, and led the Boomers […]
WNBL finals to be broadcast worldwide
MORE than 100 countries will be able to tune in to watch the best of Australian women’s basketball thanks to a massive broadcast deal announced yesterday. The Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has partnered with ESPN, beIN Sport and Unbeaten to allow the upcoming finals series to be streamed across the globe. The finals series, […]
Awesome Atwell steps up in star’s absence
THE ODDS were stacked against the Perth Lynx when they headed to Victoria to take on the ladder-leading Melbourne Boomers without one of their big guns, but Amy Atwell put the team on her shoulders to lead the team out West to a nine-point win. The Lynx knew someone would need to shoulder some of […]
Second quarter Lynx blitz crushes Bendigo’s Spirit
A REMARKABLE second quarter performance from Perth Lynx ultimately set up what would be a nail-biting four-point win over Bendigo Spirit. In what was highly anticipated as a much-watch game, the Lynx put up 34 points to 12 in 10 minutes of pure bliss for the visiting fans, and built an 18-point lead in the […]
Superb Sami shines brightest against Flyers
ONE of the most publicised parts of the offseason in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), was the changing of the guard at the Perth Lynx after a number of big name stars departed, but it does not seem to be an issue for Sami Whitcomb. The 34-year-old veteran was at her electric best against […]
Scherf slams Perth past Flames with first half blitz
AN OUTSTANDING first half performance from Perth Lynx gun Lauren Scherf helped her side edge past the Sydney Uni Flames, claiming a 75-64 win at Bendat Basketball Centre on Saturday night. Scherf exploded in the opening two quarters, producing 27 points by the time the buzzer sounded for half-time, and finished with a clear game-high […]
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| Rank | Player | Position | Height | G | GS | FG% | FT% | 3P% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | EFF |
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| 1 |  Jackie Young | Guard | 183cm | 20 | 20 | 47.552 | 83.951 | 20.000 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 17.2 | 326 |
| 2 | Marina Mabrey | Guard | 180cm | 16 | 14 | 37.652 | 79.104 | 33.333 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 16.9 | 186 |
| 3 |  Sami Whitcomb | Forward-Guard | 178cm | 19 | 19 | 44.498 | 74.359 | 35.537 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 13.6 | 290 |
| 4 | Lauren Scherf | Forward-Center | 196cm | 19 | 19 | 48.333 | 68.571 | 41.176 | 9.7 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 11.2 | 318 |
| 5 | Alex Sharp | Guard | 182cm | 20 | 2 | 37.179 | 57.143 | 35.484 | 5.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 4.1 | 137 |
| 6 | Ashleigh Isenbarger | Forward | 188cm | 20 | 2 | 41.304 | 100.000 | 42.308 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 82 |
| 7 | Emma Gandini | Guard | 172cm | 14 | 0 | 45.000 | 100.000 | 50.000 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 43 |
| 8 | Tayah Burrows | Guard | 179cm | 15 | 0 | 36.364 | 87.500 | 0.000 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 23 |
| 9 | Emma Clarke | Forward | 185cm | 15 | 0 | 29.167 | 100.000 | 23.529 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 12 |
| 10 | Mackenzie Clinch Hoycard | Forward-Center | 191cm | 10 | 0 | 50.000 | 75.000 | 50.000 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 13 |
| 11 | Mia Satie | Guard | 178cm | 3 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 12 | Mia Jacobs | Forward | 184cm | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Date | Game | Time/Results | Court | Article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  Sydney Uni vs Perth | 68 - 87 | Brydens Stadium | Recap | |
 Perth vs Southside | 94 - 86 | Bendat Basketball Centre | Recap | |
| Perth vs Sydney Uni | 75 - 64 | Bendat Basketball Centre | Recap | |
 Perth vs Adelaide | 82 - 72 | Bendat Basketball Centre | Recap | |
 UC Capitals vs Perth | 83 - 97 | National Convention Centre | Recap | |
 Townsville vs Perth | 98 - 85 | Townsville Stadium | Recap | |
| Perth vs Southside | 74 - 83 | Bendat Basketball Centre | Recap | |
 Perth vs Melbourne | 73 - 88 | Bendat Basketball Centre | Recap | |
| Perth vs Sydney Uni | 80 - 72 | Bendat Basketball Centre | Recap | |
| Perth vs UC Capitals | 97 - 62 | Bendat Basketball Centre | Recap |
NBL1 East Talent stepping up to WNBL
THE second season of NBL1 East announced the competition proved itself as a legitimate semi-professional league, especially for player development and creating professional pathways. During the WNBL offseason, NBL1 East was stacked with players from Australia’s top women’s league, from rising stars to seasoned veterans. Here are the NBL1 East stars stepping up to the […]
Flyers make history with import addition
FOR the first time in club history, the Southside Flyers will have two imports on their list for the upcoming 2023/24 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season. Following the addition of Mercedes Russell in recent months, the Flyers recently announced the signing of WNBA draftee Jasmine Dickey. It is a landmark roster for the Flyers, […]
Russell returns as Southside stocks up
IN a highly anticipated return to the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), former frontcourt star Mercedes Russell will be coming back to the Southside Flyers for the upcoming 2023/24 season. A few years ago, Russell had established herself as one of the best players in the competition, and was a key driving force in Southside’s […]
WNBL fixture released as bumper basketball patch continues
THE basketball action does not stop, with the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) releasing the fixture for the upcoming 2023/24 season. Australia’s premier women’s basketball competition is back for another instalment, following up an entertaining season that saw the Townsville Fire win it all in a dominant finish to their campaign. The upcoming fixture will […]
Townsville set to Fire again with huge free agency
AFTER winning it all last season in the WNBL, the Townsville Fire look fully prepared to defend their title in the upcoming season after signing some big names over the recent free agency period. The Fire took home the chocolates after a strong finals campaign, but were always going to be facing tougher competition after […]
Sparks’ Swain to fire up for Flames in WNBL24
AFTER earning her chance as a in the 2023 WNBA Draft, Los Angeles Sparks talent Shaneice Swain has opted to sign with the Sydney Flames in the upcoming WNBL24 season. The former Canberra Capitals guard averaged 13.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 steals last season, shooting at a 40.2 per cent clip from […]
Capitals claim Clark as young gun joins WNBL
THE future of Australian women’s basketball continues to shine, with the UC Capitals adding the services of another promising young gun. Having impressed at both domestic and international level, rising shooting guard Jayda Clark has signed on with the Capitals for the upcoming WNBL season. The shooting guard has showcased her skills across a variety […]
More fuel to the Flames with another big signing
AFTER a disappointing WNBL campaign during the 2022/23 season, the Sydney Flames appear intent on returning as contenders, and added another impressive signing during the 2023 free agency period. Having added Tess Madgen over the past few weeks, the Flames have acquired another superstar, announcing the signing of Lauren Nicholson in another massive coup. Nicholson […]
Madgen makes move to ignite Flames
THE WNBL free agency provides the opportunity to a number of teams that underperformed recently to retool and climb the standings once again. The first few days off the 2023 free agency period have indicated that will be the case for the Sydney Flames, who finished at the bottom of the standings last season but […]
Lightning re-sign exciting youngster
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) free agency period opened last week, and Adelaide Lightning made sure to lock away the services of one of the best young guns in the competition. The 2022/23 season saw the emergence of Isobel Borlase as one of the most exciting players in Australian basketball. Suiting up for the […]
2023 WNBL team wrap: Perth Lynx
THE WNBL has wrapped up for another year, and there was plenty of excitement across the course of the 2023 season. It was a different looking landscape as the campaign rolled on, with contenders rising and falling in a tense finish to the home and away fixture. Ultimately, the strongest side in the Townsville Fire […]
It was always burning since the world’s been turning; Fire advance to GF
THE LADDER leaders have got the job done in the semi-finals of the WNBL, with Townsville Fire defeating Perth Lynx in two games to lock in a spot in the Grand Final series. After taking game one last week, the Fire had the chance to earn some time off before the deciding series by taking […]
Star guard helps Townsville light the Fire
GAME ONE of the second WNBL semi-final was taken by the Townsville Fire, as they defeated the Perth Lynx by 13 points at Townsville Entertainment Centre on Thursday night. Despite the Lynx starting strong with Sami Whitcomb registering the first five points of the match, Townsville stormed back into the match. The Fire did a […]
Perth looking to topple Townsville in second semi
THE WNBL semi finals continue on Thursday night, with the ladder-leading Townsville Fire set to face off against the Perth Lynx for a spot in the Grand Final series. Things kicked off on Wednesday night with a clash between the Southside Flyers and the Melbourne Boomers in entertaining fashion, and the star power across the […]
George granted top gong at WNBL Awards
SUNDAY night saw the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) awards handed out on the league’s night of nights, and the highest individual award went to Cayla George of the Melbourne Boomers. George was a straightforward selection for the Suzy Batkovic Medal, having led the league in rebounding, finished second in scoring, and led the Boomers […]
WNBL finals to be broadcast worldwide
MORE than 100 countries will be able to tune in to watch the best of Australian women’s basketball thanks to a massive broadcast deal announced yesterday. The Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has partnered with ESPN, beIN Sport and Unbeaten to allow the upcoming finals series to be streamed across the globe. The finals series, […]
Awesome Atwell steps up in star’s absence
THE ODDS were stacked against the Perth Lynx when they headed to Victoria to take on the ladder-leading Melbourne Boomers without one of their big guns, but Amy Atwell put the team on her shoulders to lead the team out West to a nine-point win. The Lynx knew someone would need to shoulder some of […]
Second quarter Lynx blitz crushes Bendigo’s Spirit
A REMARKABLE second quarter performance from Perth Lynx ultimately set up what would be a nail-biting four-point win over Bendigo Spirit. In what was highly anticipated as a much-watch game, the Lynx put up 34 points to 12 in 10 minutes of pure bliss for the visiting fans, and built an 18-point lead in the […]
Superb Sami shines brightest against Flyers
ONE of the most publicised parts of the offseason in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), was the changing of the guard at the Perth Lynx after a number of big name stars departed, but it does not seem to be an issue for Sami Whitcomb. The 34-year-old veteran was at her electric best against […]
